Megan Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Hmm. I think I have found the law establishing them, but it is of course in Estonian... and Google Translate is refusing even to attempt to translate it (returns a blank screen, grrr) The link is here: https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/12906303 - ideally I'd like a translation but if someone can at least confirm it is what I think it is I'd be grateful!
Hans N Posted January 2, 2014 Posted January 2, 2014 Proclaimed President of the Republic of Decision No 236 of 28.12.2007 Decorations Act Adopted on 12/19/2007 1 ChapterGENERAL § 1 Scope of the Act (1) This Act establishes the President on the state awards (the decorations ), provides a description of the classes and the bestowal of entry and withdrawal and return time of honor and decorations registration procedures, and the responsibility for breaking the law. (2) For the purposes of this Act, the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act, the provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act. § 2 state decorations (1) decorations: 1) Cross of Liberty, 2) the National Coat of Arms, 3) the Cross of Terra Mariana, 4) White Star, 5) Eagle Cross; 6) of the Estonian Red Cross. (2) Order of Merit confusingly similar merit, honor, or the introduction of another character, manufacture, and use is prohibited. § 3 The Cross of Liberty (1) The Cross of Liberty is founded in 1919. In recognition of his services during the War of Independence. The Cross of Liberty is a military decoration of the Great War in order to protect the independence of Estonia. (2) The Cross of Liberty are three types: 1) I type - given military decorations recognition of Estonia's national defense kept the war; 2) Class II - present the personal courage to recognize Estonia's national defense kept the war; 3) Class III - provide administrative and civil merit recognition Estonia's national defense kept the war. (3) The Cross were discontinued in 1925. 19 years June Act (RT 1925, 109/110, 53). Liberty may be granted again in the event of war to protect Estonia's independence from the proclamation of martial law to be adopted by the end the award of the Cross of Liberty Act comes into force. § 4 National Coat of Arms (1) The Coat of Arms was established in 1936. The proclamation of independence in Estonia - in 1918. 24 years February to commemorate. Coat bestowed only Estonian citizens as a sign of the country's highest honors in recognition of his services. (2) The President of the National Coat of Arms of the chain-class decoration boyfriend. Collar of the Order will be passed along with the President's Office. § 5 Cross of Terra Mariana Cross of Terra Mariana established in 1995. In honor of the independence of Estonia. Cross of Terra Mariana is bestowed on foreigners highest honors in recognition of his services as a sign of the Estonian state. § 6 White Star White Star has been founded in 1936. In commemoration of the liberation struggle of the Estonian people. White Star is bestowed employed by the state or local government office-holders, as well as the economy, education, science, culture or sports, or referred to other community services and achievements merit recognition. § 7 of the Cross of the Eagle Badge The Order of the Cross of the Eagle established in 1928. 10 years of Estonian independence anniversary. Eagle Cross bestowed on the military and national defense merit recognition. § 8 of the Estonian Red Cross Estonian Red Cross is founded in 1920. In the Estonian Red Cross Society. Estonian Red Cross bestowed on the people of Estonia in the interests of health and social services rendered in recognition of his services, and the saving of life. § 9 of the decoration boyfriend (1) The Decorations may be awarded to Estonian citizens and aliens. (2) The decoration may also be awarded posthumously. (3) The Decorations may be awarded for the Brigade Combat Services. (4) A person who has been deprived of the merit badge, decoration holder will not be considered. 2 ChapterDECORATION FOR, AND WITHDRAWAL OF APPLICATION § 10 grants Decoration (1) Decorations shall take place once a year - 24 February, Independence Day. (2) In exceptional cases, including the state visit of diplomats accredited to or departure from the country of his term of office, as well as the posthumous decoration may also be given at any other time. (3) A person who has been awarded a decoration, the Order of the similar time of peace for the re-decoration to give a general rule, after a five and diverse decorations for generally three years after the previous bestowal of the decision. (4) Before granting an alien decoration of Foreign Affairs do not listen to the opinion of the President. (5) the Order of Merit, together with a certificate issued free of charge. (6) the bestowal of decorations and organize the related Office of the President. § 11 Decoration grant proposals (1) Every person, every institution, and as an institution, has the right to submit to the President of the Republic for the bestowal of decorations. Office of the President shall notify the proposer of receipt. (2) Proposals for the grant of independence day decoration decorations presented to the President of the Republic of the award year preceding the firstNovember. (3) The President shall review the bestowal of the proposals and decide bestowal. Under the proposal, the decoration does not need to justify withholding. (4) Decorations grant proposal must include the person's name, date of birth, and a description of a favor to whom the proposal is made. (5) Information bestowal of a proposal for the internal use as information intended for a period of five years from the date of receipt. § 12 Entry Decoration (1) The decoration may be worn only by the person to whom the President of the Republic is a decoration given and those who do not have it taken away. (2) Decorations shall be in accordance with good practice of wearing decorations. Decorations entry gives a good explanation of the Office of the President. § 13 Withdrawal of decoration and Recovery (1) The President of the Republic may decide to party decorations taken away if: 1) the entry into force of the judgment whereby a person is convicted of an intentional criminal offense, or 2) will be known before the decoration issue occurred in the circumstances, knowledge of which would not be party decoration, or, 3) The person's subsequent behavior has been so indecent that it would preclude an award of decoration. (2) A person who is the President of the Republic has taken advantage of its decision, the decoration, the decoration of the Chancellery of the President of the Republic to return. 3 ChapterDECORATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES 1 SectionCross of Liberty § 14 stages of the Cross of Liberty Each Cross of Liberty is divided into three phases. § 15 I of the Cross of Liberty 1st class phase (1) The Cross I, type 1 rank Cross is 45 mm high and 39 mm wide embossed white enamel coated with gold edging Latin cross. Cross branches are 9 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide gold stripe. Cross is located in the core of a golden border and a black circle with a gold letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge golden border and a black circle golden letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide black moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide white stripe. § 16 of the Cross of Liberty 2nd class I. phase (1) The Cross I, type 2 rank Cross is 39 mm high and 34 mm wide, contoured edges of the white enamel coated silver Latin cross. Arms of the cross is 8 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide silver. Cross is located in the core of silver framed black circle with a silver letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge silver framed black orb in silver letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide black moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide white stripe. § 17 of the Cross of Liberty 3rd class I. phase (1) The Cross I class 3 rank Cross is 36 mm high and 30 mm wide embossed white enamel coated with oxidized metal edges Latin cross. Cross branches are 7 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide silver. Cross is located in the core of silver framed black circle with a silver letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge silver framed black orb in silver letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide black moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide white stripe. § 18 of the Cross of Liberty II type 1 phase (1) The Cross II type 1 rank Cross is 45 mm high and 39 mm wide, contoured edges with black enamel coated golden Latin cross. Cross branches are 9 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide gold stripe. Cross is located in the core of a golden border and a red circle with a gold letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge golden border and red golden orb letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) moiré each side is 7 mm and 8 mm wide black wide white stripe. § 19 of the Cross of Liberty II type 2 phase (1) The Cross II type 2 rank Cross is 39 mm high and 34 mm wide, contoured edges with black enamel coated silver Latin cross. Arms of the cross is 8 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide silver. Cross is located in the core of silver framed red circle with a silver letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge silver framed in silver red circle letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) moiré each side is 7 mm and 8 mm wide black wide white stripe. § 20 of the Cross of Liberty 3rd class II phase (1) The Cross II class 3 rank Cross is 36 mm high and 30 mm wide oxidized iron Latin cross. Cross branches are 7 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Cross is located in the core of silver framed red circle with a silver letter "E" and the arm with the sword and the cross on the back of the huge silver framed red golden orb letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) moiré each side is 7 mm and 8 mm wide black wide white stripe. § 21 of the Cross of Liberty III class 1 phase (1) The Cross III class 1 rank Cross is 45 mm high and 39 mm wide with a blue enamel coated with gold edging Latin cross. Cross branches are 9 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide gold stripe. Cross is located in the core of a golden border and a white circle with a black letter "E" and a cross on the back of the huge golden border and a white circle in the black letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide white moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide black stripe. § 22 of the Cross of Liberty III class 2 phase (1) The Cross III class 2 rank Cross is 39 mm high and 34 mm wide, contoured edges with blue enamel coated silver Latin cross. Arms of the cross is 8 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide silver. Cross is located in the core of a silver rim white circle with a black letter "E" and a cross on the back of the big white circle in black with silver edging letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide white moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide black stripe. § 23 of the Cross of Liberty 3rd class III phase (1) The Cross III class 3 rank Cross is 36 mm high and 30 mm wide with a blue enamel coated with oxidized metal edges Latin cross. Cross branches are 7 mm wide, extend to the ends of the T-shape. Branches of the central line is 1 mm wide silver. Cross is located in the core of a silver rim white circle with a black letter "E" and a cross on the back of the big white circle in black with silver edging letter dated «24 II, 1919 "(Appendix 1). (2) the badge of the tape is 30 mm wide white moiré each side is 7 mm wide blue (Pantone 285 C) and 8 mm wide black stripe. 2 DivisionNational Coat of Arms § 24 Coat decoration description (1) Coat both sides of all classes of decorations gold pendant in the shape of a large national coat of arms on the back is embossed date "24 II, 1918 ". (2) Coat all classes of moiré ribbon decorations are blue (Pantone 285 C). § 25 Coat Collar of the Order of Merit (1) Coat Collar Collar of Estonian ornaments are 30 mm wide gold chain. The chain of four of the ornaments are encrusted with precious stones. Chain hangs on a 69 mm diameter gold pendant shaped like a national coat of arms (Appendix 2). (2) Coat Collar of the Order of the mark includes an eight-pointed gold star with a diameter of 87 mm, 42 mm in diameter, the center of which is a large country heraldic badge. (3) Coat the chain erisuurpael belongs to the class of decoration, which is 105 mm in males and females, 64 mm wide by 5 mm blue moiré ribbon with golden border, with a transverse diameter of 58 mm knot hangs on a gold pendant shaped like a coat of arms in the country. (4) Coat collar class decoration rosette rosette badge is a Class I (Note 7). § 26 Class Order of the National Coat of Arms I (1) The Order of the National Coat of Arms for Class I consists of a sash and a silver star. The sash is 105 mm in males and females of 64 mm wide blue moiré horizontal knot hangs on a 58 mm diameter gold pendant shaped like a national coat of arms (Appendix 2). (2) The silver star is 87 mm in diameter, eight-pointed star in the middle of a 38 mm diameter gold heraldic sign of a great country. (3) Coat the class I have a blue rosette rosette decoration golden base (Note 7). § 27 II Class Order of the National Coat of Arms (1) Class Order of the National Coat of Arms consists of 41 mm wide blue moiré ribbon hanging from a gold-plated 55 mm in diameter, the national emblem shaped pendant and the accompanying similar letters such as the Order of the class I (Appendix 2). (2) Coat a Class II rosette decoration is a blue rosette on the basis of which the left-hand side and the right side is a silver gold (Note 7). § 28 III Class Order of the National Coat of Arms (1) Class Order of the National Coat of Arms III is the same as a Class II Order of Merit, but there is no letter (Appendix 2). (2) Coat Class III rosette decoration is a blue rosette on a silver basis (Note 7). § 29 IV Class Order of the National Coat of Arms (1) Coat the Fourth Class is 35 mm wide blue moiré ribbon hanging from a gold-plated 42 mm in diameter, the national emblem shaped pendant.Decoration ribbon is 22 mm in diameter, a blue rosette (Appendix 2). (2) Coat the class IV rosette decoration is a blue rosette (Note 7). § 30, V Class Order of the National Coat of Arms (1) V Class Order of the National Coat of Arms is the same as the Fourth Class, but the tape has no rosette (Appendix 2). (2) V Class Order of the National Coat of Arms rosette decoration ribbon is 3 mm wide strips (Note 7). 3 SectionCross of Terra Mariana § 31 Description of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1) for all classes of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana The crosses and shields are the same size and the same design, except for the chain links of the crosses. (2) for all classes of the Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana moiré ribbon is blue (Pantone 300 C). § 32 Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana class (1) Collar of the Cross of Terra Mariana The Collar is 22 mm wide silver chain, which consists of twelve Mary monograms, six gold bottomed gothic shield with a lion and three blue enamel six 22 mm diameter Cross of Terra Mariana. Whereto the Gothic shield, which is attached to the Cross of Terra Mariana (Note 3). (2) the Cross of Terra Mariana is silver, white enamel-coated on both sides with 48 mm diameter Mantuan cross, whose arms are bordered on both sides by 2 mm wide stripes in blue and black enamel. Cross on the back it reads "PRO TERRA MARIANA". Cross branches located in Mary monograms. (3) the Cross of Terra Mariana class decorations include an eight-pointed silver star with a diameter of 80 mm. This is the Cross of Terra Mariana diameter of 48 mm, which is placed in the middle of the three blue lions Gothic shield, which has a diameter of 16 mm. (4) the Cross of Terra Mariana class decoration is a Class I sash, which is 105 mm in males and females of 64 mm wide blue moiré ribbon. Transverse Node hangs on the three blue lions Gothic shield, which carries the Cross of Terra Mariana. (5) the Cross of Terra Mariana class decoration rosette is a Class I (Note 7). § 33 Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana I. (1) The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana Class I consists of a sash and a silver star. The sash is 105 mm in males and females of 64 mm wide blue moiré ribbon. Its horizontal knot hangs on three blue lions Gothic shield, which carries the Cross of Terra Mariana (Note 3). (2) The silver star is the same as the Cross of Terra Mariana class decoration to the silver star. (3) the Cross of Terra Mariana Class I rosette decoration is a blue rosette on a golden base (Note 7). § 34 II Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1) The Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana Class II consists of 40 mm wide blue moiré ribbon attached to the three blue lions gold gothic shield, which carries the Cross of Terra Mariana, and that which is identical to the silver star on the collar class decorations (Note 3). (2) Class II, the Cross of Terra Mariana rosette decoration is a blue rosette on the basis of which the left-hand side and the right side is a silver gold (Note 7). § 35 Third Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1) Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana III is the same as a Class II Order of Merit, but there is no letter (Appendix 3). (2) Class III of the Cross of Terra Mariana rosette decoration is a blue rosette on a silver basis (Note 7). § 36 IV Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1) IV Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana is 35 mm wide blue moiré ribbon attached to the three blue lions Gothic shield, which carries the Cross of Terra Mariana. Decoration ribbon is 22 mm in diameter, a blue rosette (Note 3). (2) the Cross of Terra Mariana IV Class rosette decoration is a blue rosette (Note 7). § 37 V Class Order of the Cross of Terra Mariana (1) Class Order of the Cross of Terra V is the same as the Fourth Class, but the tape has no rosette (Note 3). (2) V Class of the Cross of Terra decoration decoration ribbon rosette is 3 mm wide strips (Note 7). 4 SectionWhite Star § 38 Description of the Order of the White Star (1) The classes of the Order of the White Star all stars are the same design but different dimensions. (2) for all classes of the Order of the White Star moiré ribbon is red (Pantone 206 MC). § 39 of the White Star Collar of the Order of Merit (1) White Collar Star Collar of Estonian ornaments are gold-plated sterling silver chain 30 mm wide, 38 mm in diameter, which lukuks gold heraldic sign of a great country. The chain is attached to both sides of the six-pointed star white enamel-coated gold having a diameter of 65 mm. The front of the core of the star is small six-pointed gold star in the core of the back of a date "7 X 1936 ". Gold trimmings from the center of the star (Note 4). (2) Collar of the Order of the White Star label includes a hexagonal 83 mm diameter gold star, followed by a six-pointed white enamel star covered.Characters are encrusted with 38 mm diameter gold heraldic sign of a great country. (3) The White Star Collar of the decoration is a Class I sash. (4) Collar of the Order of the White Star label rosette rosette badge is a Class I (Note 7). § 40 Class Order of the White Star (1) The Order of the White Star Class I consists of a sash and a silver star. The sash is 105 mm in males and females of 64 mm wide red moiré horizontal knot hangs on a 65 mm diameter, six-pointed white star (Annex 4). (2) The silver star is 83 mm in diameter hexagonal star, followed by a six-pointed white enamel star covered. Characters are encrusted with 38 mm diameter gold heraldic sign of a great country. (3) Class of the Order of the White Star is a red rosette rosette with golden base (Note 7). § 41 II Class Order of the White Star (1) Class Order of the White Star II is composed of 41 mm wide red moiré ribbon and hung a white star with a diameter of 65 mm, and the related similar letters such as the Order of the class I (Appendix 4). (2) Class of the Order of the White Star II is a red rosette rosette on the basis of which the left-hand side and the right side is a silver gold (Note 7). § 42 Third Class Order of the White Star (1) Third Class Order of the White Star is the same as a Class II Order of Merit, but there is no letter (Appendix 4). (2) White Star Class III rosette decoration is a red rosette on a silver basis (Note 7). § 43 White Star, Fourth Class (1) The White Star, Fourth Class is 35 mm wide red moiré ribbon hanging from a white star with a diameter of 47 mm. Decoration ribbon is 22 mm in diameter, a red rosette (Note 4). (2) White Star IV Class Order of the rosette is a red rosette (Note 7). § 44 V Class Order of the White Star (1) V Class Order of the White Star is the same as the Fourth Class, but the tape has no rosette (Note 4). (2) Class of the Order of the White Star rosette decoration is 3 mm wide strip of tape (note 7). § 45 Order of the White Star class medal (1) The White Star class medal Medal is circular, Estonia ornaments, developed heel silver medal with a diameter of 31 mm. The medal is embossed on the front of the white enamel star image. The medal is embossed on the back date "7 X 1936 "(Appendix 4). (2) White Star class medal decoration ribbon is 30 mm wide red moiré ribbon. (3) The White Star class medal decoration rosette badge is a rosette of Class V (Note 7). 5 SectionCross of the Eagle Badge § 46 Description of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle and Ribbon paragraph (1) The Eagle of the Cross for all classes of the Order crosses are the same design. (2) for all classes of the Order of the Cross of the Eagle moiré is orange (Pantone 137 MC). (3) for all classes of the Order of the Eagle of the Cross includes 10 mm high and 35 mm wide ribbon cut, which is attached to the decoration rosette representing the class (note 7). Eagle Cross the military decorations of the last crossed swords have been added. § 47 Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle (1) The Eagle of the Cross Order of Merit I Class consists of a sash and a silver star. The sash is 105 mm in males and females, 64 mm wide orange stripe blue moiré 4 mm wide and 4 mm wide orange band (Annex 5). (2) the ends in a bow sash which hangs on a four-pronged enamelled on both sides and 0.5 mm wide, 58 mm in diameter, surrounded by kuldraamiga black Maltese cross. Cross placed at the end of each branch of the outer rectangular incision lag length of 15 mm. Cross on the front of the oxidized silver eagle ready to fly north, whose left leg between the nail has a small coat of arms and the right leg of a double-edged sword of the nail. Eagle's wing span is 23 mm, length from head to tail eagle feathers to tip is 19 mm, the length of the sword is 14.5 mm. Cross on the back of a 10 mm diameter circle of black enamel golden border, the center of which is written from top to bottom the date "24 II, 1928 "; arms of the cross on the back of the motto" PRO PATRIA ". (3) The silver star is 85 mm in diameter, contoured eight-pointed star, which consists of diamond center outwards with increasing swelling ranks. The letter V in the center of the cross-class decoration. § 48 II Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle Eagle Cross II class decoration composed of a similar cross and the letters, as I class decorations, but the cross is suspended from a 40 mm wide orange moiré ribbon in the middle of a 1 mm wide blue stripe 3 mm wide blue stripe and a 1.5 mm wide orange lip ( Annex 5). § 49 III Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle Third Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle is the same as a Class II Order of Merit, but there is no letter (Appendix 5). § 50 IV Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle (1) The Eagle of the Cross Fourth Class consists of the same sex as the cross as a Class III Merit Cross but has a diameter of 50 mm and the outer end of each arm of the cross placed rectangular incision lag length is 12.5 mm (Note 5). (2) The decoration ribbon is 35 mm wide and 50 mm long orange moiré ribbon is 3 mm wide and 1.5 mm wide blue stripe of orange at the edges. Tape is placed 22 mm in diameter with blue stripes and orange rosette. § 51 V Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle V Class Order of the Cross of the Eagle is the same as the Fourth Class, but the tape has no rosette (Note 5). § 52 of the Eagle medal class decorations (1) The Eagle of the Cross medal class decorations are gold, silver and iron cross, which is the same size and shape as the V Class Order of Merit, but they are metal, without enamel (Note 5). (2) Cross of the Eagle Gold, Silver and Iron Cross ribbon is 35 mm wide orange moiré in the middle of a 1 mm wide blue stripes: 1) the golden cross has three stripes spaced 2.5 mm; 2) silver cross with two stripes spaced 6 mm; 3) The iron cross is one of the stripe. § 53 Military Order of the Cross of the Eagle (1) The Eagle of the Cross is a military decoration when it is accompanied by two crossed swords: 1) has crossed swords cross swords with handles attached to the upper position by moving onto the tops of ristiharude. Length of each sword with a handle I, II and III class decorations 35 mm, Class IV and V of Merit and the gold, silver and iron crosses 33 mm 2), the star has crossed swords attached to star põikharude apart, the vertical and horizontal remain uncovered. Located below the handles of swords. The swords length is 85 mm. (2) The Eagle of the Cross decoration põhiklassidel gold cross and a golden swords, the Eagle of the Cross in silver and the iron cross is a cross of the same metal swords. 6 SectionEstonian Red Cross § 54 of the Estonian Red Cross for the description of (1) The classes of the Order of the Estonian Red Cross The crosses are all the same design. (2) of the Estonian Red Cross for all classes of moiré ribbon is light blue (Pantone 297 MC). § 55 of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit I Class (1) of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit I Class consists of a sash and a silver star. The sash is 110 mm in males and females, 64 mm wide moiré in the middle of a 59 mm wide blue stripe. On both sides of the stripe is 6 mm wide black stripe, 7 mm wide, white stripe, the black stripe on a 2 mm wide and 10.5 mm wide blue stripe at the edge. The sash ends in a bow, which hangs on a 41 mm diameter and 9.5 mm wide with a cross arm. (2) Cross surrounded by a white enamel frame 2 mm wide, 1.5 mm wide, with a gilt edge. Cross the four corners of the nine gold-pronged beams. 24.5 mm in diameter on the front of the Cross is a stylized octagon framed by the colors of the Estonian flag with a red enamel background in the middle of a gold letter "E". Cross on the back of a golden border and red enamel circle with a diameter of 22 mm, with the inscription "INTER ARMA CARITAS", in the middle of the circle and the year "1919". Cross the upper arm ends 19 mm long. The lighthouse is covered with white enamel, standing in an ornate gilt on the basis of the way to the top of the branches off on either side of the beam gold (see Note 6). (3) The silver star is 86 mm in diameter, eight-pointed star shining three branches end in the rays, which are located on the center outwards, round bumps rising. Each pair of beams is six matt silver pyramid rising from the center outwards bosses in a row that end in little round ball. The star is positioned 41 mm long and 9.5 mm wide arms with a red enamelled cross, which is surrounded by a 1.5 mm wide gilt frame with a 2 mm wide stripe of white enamel. On the cross, the colors of the flag of Estonia is 24.5 mm in diameter, a stylized blue octagon, three lions passant otsavaatavat golden background. (4) of the Estonian Red Cross I Class rosette decoration is a black and white stripe light blue rosette on a golden base (Note 7). § 56 of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit of the class II (1) of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit Class II consists of the same sex mullets and equal branches of enamel junction as Class I Merit mark (see Note 6). (2) of the Estonian Red Cross II class decoration ribbon is 40 mm wide moiré in the middle of a 21 mm wide blue stripe. On both sides of the stripe is 2 mm wide black stripe, the white stripe 2.5 mm wide, 1 mm wide, 4 mm wide black stripe and a blue stripe at the edge. (3) of the Estonian Red Cross, Class II, rosette decoration is a black and white stripe light blue rosette on the basis of which the left-hand side and the right side is a silver gold (Note 7). § 57 of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit Class III (1) of the Estonian Red Cross Order of Merit of III class is the same as a Class II Order of Merit, but there is no letter (Appendix 6). (2) of the Estonian Red Cross, Class III rosette decoration is a black and white stripe light blue rosette on a silver basis (Note 7). § 58 of the Estonian Red Cross, Fourth Class (1) of the Estonian Red Cross, IV Class Order of the Cross is the same as a Class II Order of the Cross but has a diameter of 38 mm (see Note 6). (2) of the Estonian Red Cross class IV decoration ribbon is 36 mm wide moiré in the middle of a 19 mm wide blue stripe. On both sides of the stripe is 2 mm wide black stripe, the white stripe 2.5 mm wide, 0.5 mm wide by 3.5 mm wide black stripe and a blue stripe at the edge. Decoration ribbon is 22 mm in diameter rosette. (3) of the Estonian Red Cross, IV Class Order of the rosette is a black and white stripe light blue rosette (Note 7). § 59 of the Estonian Red Cross, V Class Order (1) V Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross sign is the same as the Fourth Class, but the tape has no rosette (see Note 6). (2) of the Estonian Red Cross, Class V rosette decoration is a decoration tape 3 mm wide strips (Note 7). § 60 of the Estonian Red Cross Medal of Merit badge class (1) Class Order of the Estonian Red Cross, the medal is a sign of a circular 29 mm diameter silver medal. The front side of the medal is of equal length to 13.5 mm, 3 mm in width with arms raised enamel red cross image. The medal is embossed on the back of a letter "Estonian Red Cross" (Appendix 6). (2) of the Estonian Red Cross medal ribbon decoration class is the same as the V class decorations. (3) of the Estonian Red Cross medal class decoration rosette badge is a Class V rosette. 7 Divisioninsignia of the miniaturization § 61 miniatures Decoration Description (1) The Decoration of miniaturization has his V Class Order of the exact reduced copy of which character has a diameter of 17 mm and 15 mm tape width. Miniature ribbon, with a height of 50 mm. (2) Decoration Medal Class miniaturization has reduced its exact miniature of a copy of the basic class sizes. (3) Decorations miniatures 10 mm above the bottom of the tape confirmed decoration class attribute of the relevant class rosette. 4 ChapterDECORATIONS REGISTER § 62 Decorations register (1) The Office of the President decorations must register in order to ensure a structured overview of the person who received the decoration from the President of a foreign state to honor or decoration to become Estonian citizens and the decorations and the relevant information available to the warranted individuals and institutions. (2) Decorations registry statutes established by the Government of the Republic . § 63 Decorations register of information The President's decision of the Office of the President bears the decorations in the register of § 11 paragraph 4 of the data, and the decoration of the name, class, and the granting of service time, as well as details of decoration disqualification. § 64 external decoration of honor and Registration (1) An Estonian citizen who has been granted the honor of a foreign country or a decoration to submit within a reasonable time after receiving the honor or decoration petition the Office of the President of the Republic of decorations register. The application shall include a copy of honor or decoration testimony. (2) The Office of the President may be registered in the Estonian foreign national to honor or decoration without the person's application if the grant is known to the Office of the President. 5 ChapterMiniature of decoration AND FURTHER rosette § 65 miniatures and decoration obtain additional rosette badge (1) decoration holder has the right to request an addition to the office of the President of the Republic of Merit decoration brand miniatures and an additional rosette. (2) The application shall be submitted to the Office of President of the Republic. Before submission of the state, a state fee in the amount provided by law. (3) The Office of the President will make a decision on the application will be accepted within 30 days of receipt of the application and issue to the applicant decoration holder within a reasonable period of time. 6 ChapterRESPONSIBILITY § 66 of the State decoration preparation, application and other use by a person who was not entitled to (1) The state of decoration making, wearing, or other use by a person not entitled to it, - is punishable by a fine not exceeding 300 penalty units. (2) The same act, if committed by a legal person - punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 euros. § 67 of the State decoration for the purchase, sale, exchange or other transfer fee (1) The state of decoration for the purchase, sale, exchange or other transfer for a charge - punishable by a fine not exceeding 300 penalty units. (2) The same act, if committed by a legal person - punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 euros. § 68 of the State decoration for non-respect (1) The state of decoration shredding, desecration, defamation, or otherwise unworthy use - punishable by a fine not exceeding 300 penalty units. (2) The same act, if committed by a legal person - punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 euros. § 69 Actions confusingly similar to the National Order of Merit of the object (1) National Merit mark confusingly similar to the manufacture of the item, listing or other use - punishable by a fine not exceeding 300 penalty units. (2) The same act, if committed by a legal person - punishable by a fine of up to 30,000 euros. § 70 Procedure (1) The provisions of § § 66-69 provides the Penal Code and provisions of the Code, a misdemeanor proceeding. (2) The provisions of § § 66-69 provides misdemeanors are prefectures. 7 ChapterPROVISIONS § 71 Coat collar class Order granting retroactive Coat Collar of the Order of the characters are President Lennart Georg Meri, President and Knight Arnold. § 72 the transfer of their Government Office will provide decorations related to the granting of the administration of the Office of the President of the Republic within a month after the entry into force of this Act. The applications will be considered bestowal of proposals. § 73 State Fees Act State Fees Act (RT I 2006, 58, 439, 2007, 45, 320) is amended by adding 14 1 . Chapters as follows: "14 1 . Chapter OPERATIONS Office of the President 1 SectionDecorations operations carried out under the Act 282 § 1 . decoration miniatures, and an additional rosette badge National Decoration miniatures, and an additional rosette badge issuance of a state fee of: 1) the miniaturization - 600 euros; 2) rosette - 200 euros. " § 74 Decorations Act Decorations Act (RT I 1997, 1, 4, 2002, 63, 387) is amended by adding § 11 paragraph 5 of 1 as follows: "(5 1 ) Information on the decoration of the grant application is recognized as information intended for internal use for five years from the date of receipt of the request. " § 75 Decorations Act Repeal Decorations Act (RT I 1997, 1, 4, 2002, 63, 387) is repealed. § 76 Entry into force of Act (1) This Act enters into force, 2008. 1 year March. (2) The provisions of § § 4, paragraph 2, and 71 January 2008. 23 years February. (3) The provisions of § 74 shall take effect on the general procedure.
Megan Posted January 2, 2014 Author Posted January 2, 2014 Bless my whiskers, that was fast! I'd only got as far as finding that the header was indeed Decorations Act and then formatting the text neatly ready to start in on translating it!
AndresT Posted July 22, 2020 Posted July 22, 2020 (edited) Online book: Estonian Defence Forces 100 : Symbols of the units of Estonian Defence Forces 1918-2018 https://www.digar.ee/viewer/et/nlib-digar:386551/332331/ Edited July 22, 2020 by AndresT
Megan Posted December 13, 2022 Author Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) This is a fascinating resource, thanks for posting the link. Mostly about uniforms & insignia but there is a good section on Estonian Defence Forces' decorations at the back! Edited December 13, 2022 by Megan
steveBobby Posted April 16, 2023 Posted April 16, 2023 A very good website about Estonian Orders and Medals（1918-1939），www.estmedals.com
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